The night sky companion : a yearly guide to sky-watching, 2008-2009 /

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Author / Creator:Plotner, Tammy.
Imprint:New York ; London : Springer, 2007.
Description:1 online resource (1 v.)
Language:English
Series:Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series
Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8882716
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ISBN:9780387716091
0387716092
9780387716084 (pbk.)
0387716084 (pbk.)
9786611042851
6611042857
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (p. 661-662) and index.
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Summary:"The Night Sky Companion is more than just an observing guide. It is a year's journey into the science and facts of astronomy and space travel, along with some of its history and the men and women who made it." "Taking a day-by-day look at the sky over the course of a whole year, Tammy Plotner has assembled a digest to appeal to astronomers and would-be astronomers. Turn these pages and you'll find observing recommendations - including how to locate the object you're looking for - along with a wealth of information touching on every aspect of your observation."--Jacket.
Other form:Print version: Plotner, Tammy. Night sky companion. New York ; London : Springer, 2007 9780387716084 0387716084